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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.52 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.52 and 112.76 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.52 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.52 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.52 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 37,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,382.20/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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